Top sports stores: Where to shop for fitness gear

These sports stores will cater to all your fitness-gear needs, from hiking the Himalayas to flirting at the gym.

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Best for bikers: Bicycle Renaissance

This bicycle and gear shop opened in 1972, long before vintage cruisers and fixies were the au courant modes of transportation. Four decades later, it still caters to both hard-core cyclists and novices who just want to cruise around on weekends. On the first floor, you’ll find rows of bikes organized by riding style. Lifestyle riders—including a Biria cruiser with a leather seat and handlebars ($500) and a Breezer fold-up ($500)—are closer to the ground, while road bikes such as a Cannondale Synapse carbon model ($2,000) and more specialized styles such as a Felt Curbside fixed gear ($700) hang on racks attached to the walls. The second floor can supply you with all the other gear you need to get rolling, including Gore padded bike leggings ($100), Castelli jerseys ($100), Bell helmets ($100), and a selection of clip-in shoes by brands such as Sidi, Specialized and Shimano ($90–$400). The shop also does repairs and tune-ups, from tire changes ($15) to major overhauls ($225). • (212-724-2350, bicyclerenaissance.com)

430 Columbus Ave at 81st St

Best for yogis: Lululemon

Yoga is all about achieving Zen, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t look fly while doing it. This Canadian yoga-wear chain specializes in ultrafashionable and highly functional gear for when you’re downward-dogging it. At any of the city’s seven locations, super fit salespeople can help you pick out clothes that will keep you comfortable during class, but that you won’t mind wearing post-shavasana either, including cropped yoga pants with a hidden waist pocket and flat seams to prevent chafing ($78), draped tank tops with built-in bras ($64) and breathable wrap sweaters ($138). The brand’s accessories selection, featuring mat bags that come with removable straps ($48), sweat-wicking undies ($14), slip-proof headbands ($12) and a selection of yoga mats ($48–$68), provides the finishing touches. Visit lululemon.com for more info.

Locations throughout the city

Best for fitness fashionistas: Adidas Originals

For the truly style-obsessed, the average gym shorts and tanks won’t cut it for a workout. At this depot of the high-performance sports brand, you can find athletic gear that references vintage Adidas styles, as well as designer collaboration lines. Inside the warehouselike space, which has a large garage door and graffiti on the walls, choose from rhinestone-logo hoodies ($75), nautical canvas gym bags ($40), Opening Ceremony for Adidas ruffled workout tees ($160) and Jeremy Scott Hawaiian printed track jackets ($375). There’s also a huge selection of footwear, from leather high-tops ($90) to neon running sneakers ($130) and even the brand’s classic three-stripe low-tops ($60). 212-673-0398, adidas.com

136 Wooster St between W Houston and Prince Sts

Best for runners: The Running Company

Whether you’re training for the New York City Marathon or just looking to improve your weekly jog, this shop has you covered. At either of the city’s two locations, the main attraction is the gait analyzer, a treadmill that videotapes a portion of your run. Salespeople then evaluate how your foot hits the ground and recommend a shoe (or even insoles or stretches) to improve your stride and posture. The expansive footwear collection includes styles for men and women, such as Asics DS for racing ($100), Newton Distancia sneaks for distance running ($155) and Brooks Adrenaline all-purpose trainers ($110). This New Jersey-based company also has a large selection of attire—all with low cotton contents to keep you dry when running—such as Nike built-in bra tanks ($50), Asics super-lightweight running shorts ($36) and Feetures high-performance socks ($10). The shop also leads free weekly group runs from both locations, and offers cubbies to store your bags if you want to hotfoot it in nearby Central Park. 1059 Third Ave between 62nd and 63rd Sts (212-233-8109) • 10 Columbus Circle at 59th St, second floor (212-823-9626) • run.com

This Seattle import, which opened its first New York location in December 2011, has virtually everything you need for an outdoor adventure. On the first floor of the tri-level space, snowboards ($299–$700), ski equipment ($230–$1200) and all manner of bicycles ($239–$2,999) greet you at the door. Upon further exploration, you’ll find swimwear such as Pearl Izumi triathlon swimsuits ($101) and Aqua Sphere goggles ($28), plus running, yoga and cycling gear. The large back room holds a plethora of camping and hiking equipment, with tents ($100–$800), sleeping bags ($60–$420), compasses including the Suunto Leader ($34) and backpacks such as REI’s lightweight hiking pack ($189). Travel one floor down to find clothing and footwear for both sexes, such as Asolo hiking boots ($289), Patagonia hooded down jackets ($279) and REI hiking pants that convert to shorts ($65). Beginner campers or those short on storage space should head to the basement, where you can rent anything from tents (first day $25 plus $10 for each additional day) and backpacks (first day $20 plus $5 for each additional day) to cooking stoves (first day $15 plus $5 for each additional day). 212-680-1938, rei.com